73 JOHNSON 25HP RECOIL

[dog chaser]

Can anybody tell me the trick to getting the recoil spring back in? itook the recoil apart because I broke the line the sping popped out I can get it back but I cant get the end on the litte post that holds it. thanks

 

[papa_Lazerous]

Re: 73 JOHNSON 25HP RECOIL

Man you got a fun job there!<br /><br />Its something I have been stuck with before. My answer is struggle till you get there. But I am guessing there is a proper way of doin it, will be interested to know myself

 

[JB]

Re: 73 JOHNSON 25HP RECOIL

One of the best examples of why one shouldn't mess with outboards without a manual, Chaser.<br /><br />It can be done. You will need plenty of patience, heavy gloves, safety eyewear and a sailor's vocabulary. Send the women and children to McDonalds.<br /><br />Hook the inside end to its pin. Put the pulley partly on and begin to wind it in from the outside. (Pause for multiple tries and outbursts of bad language). As the outside end goes into the spring chamber, slip it onto its pin.<br /><br />Viola!! Easy wasn't it?? No hitting!! HELP!!